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Adjustment
As the parking brake pads wear, adjustment may be nec-
essary to ensure proper brake performance.
WARNING
@
Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjust-
ment.
@
1. Loosen the locknut
1
.
2. Turn the parking brake adjuster
2
in or out to adjust
the clearance between the parking brake pad
3
and
brake disc
4
.
3. Turn the cable adjuster
5
in or out to adjust the clear-
ance between the parking brake pad
6
and brake
disc
4
.
4. Tighten the locknut.
ESU00180
Checking the brake fluid level
Place the snowmobile on a level surface. Check that the
brake fluid is above the lower level and replenish when
necessary.
1
Lower level
WARNING
@
Be careful that water does not enter the master cylin-
der when refilling. Water will significantly lower the
boiling point of the fluid and may result in vapor
lock.
If the brake fluid level goes down, consult a Yamaha
dealer.
@
CAUTION
:
@
Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces or plas-
tic parts. Never spill any fluid. If any is spilled, clean
it up immediately.
@
Clearance
a
: 1.2–1.3 mm (0.047–0.051 in)
Clearance
b
: 1.2–1.3 mm (0.047–0.051 in)
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4
E_8DG.book Page 17 Friday, June 29, 2001 4:20 PM